Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-23

ulOuu 0ollCEC Vu ANNoNAf tte'Ns
A.E. Kennedy, Esq, and B. d. Gibson,
Esq. performed the duties of judge in the
absence from the bench Of Judge BeckWith'
Alb. Newcomb, Special Examiner Of the
Pension Office, will visit Jefferson profess
sionally between the 22nd and 25th of this
month.
In the Summit Point vicinity on Sunday
a storm Of wind and rain uProoted many
large trees, and unfenced fields and laid the
wheat low.
The Sunday storm destroyed the barns of
Mr.. Deck and Mrs. Faris, across the Ope-
quon, near Middleway, and miles Of fence
in that vicinity.
Brick pavement at entrance of Mr.. Gus
tay Browns alley, and stone gutter-way at
Mr.. Hagley's property, on Charles
street-by Mr.. Mock last week
We regret to learn that Mr.. Hoffman of
the Morgantown Post has recently been par
alyzed. We hope he viii soon be restored
10 health and to his valuable paper.
We acknowledge from our young friend
George Shipley an invitation to attend the
Randolph Macon Commencement Celebra-
ton of the Washington & Franklin Litera-
~ Societies
Mr.. 4. W. Hawks, the humorist, now OF
Baltimore, delivered lecture in shepherds
town few weeks ago on Moses Last
Monday his subject was Hash" Hawks
on Hash-think Of it
The Ladies Of the VI. f. Church, South
Of Middleway, will give a Festival and
Concert on the eth, Sth and 9th Of July.
Prof Snyder will conduct the Musical En-
tertainment and will be ably assisted. Pro-
ceeds for church purposes. Public invited.
We learn by some Of our exchanges that
Mr.. Frank Waterman, SO well known as
Secretary to Senator Camden, will serve
Senator Faulkner in the same capacity.
He is very efficient and popular and has
hosts Of friends in the State and out of it.
A shed or stable on the premises of Judge
Thos. C. Green burned at noon on Thurs
day. The day was hot enough for a spon-
taneity of combustion, but we understand
this fire originated in hot ashes. The Fire
Companies turned out promptly, but were
not needed.
Mrs. Martha W. Harley, widow of the
late Joseph Harley, and daughter of the
late John Packet, died in NIiddleway on
Monday last in the 18th year Of her age.
She was member of the VI. f. Church,
South. consistent Christian and a lady
highly regarded for her excellencies in the
community in which she lived.
We are requested TO say that Mr. Arthur
w. Hawks has consented to deliver his in
imitable Lecture on Moses" in "Charles
Washington Hall, for the benefit Of the
Baptist Sunday School, on Monday evening
next. 9th. Mr.. Hawks is in high repute
in Baltimore as a Monologist and Humorist,
and what he doesn't know that's funny
about Moses" isn't worth knowing.
Hon. George Cotton, of Maryland viii
lecture at Summit Point NJ. E. Church,
South. on the evening of July 9th, and at
Oakland on the evening of July 9TH. Sub
iect Woman, Her Heroism and Her
Love" This is Mr.. Colton's choicest lee
ture. and if you want to spend pleasant
evening, don't fail to be present. Proceeds
Tor the benefit Of the church Card Of ad-
mission % cents.
40 Randolph-Macon College last week
the degree Of 4. B. was conferred on our
former young townsman George Shipley.
He also received the Early English Text So
ciety prize. Bishop Wilson delivered the
address before the Washington x franklin
Societies. letter was read from Hon
Jefferson Davis expressing regret for his
inability to be present and deliver The ad-
dress as announced.
MT Parvo Institute closed last week
The examinations were thorough and the
pupils who deserved them received Certif-
Gates of Distinction. There were no public
exercises, but the girls were invited from
Labor 20 refreshment" They look forward
with pleasure TO the re-opening Of the
school in September, which seems to be
mark Of their appreciation Of the methods
employed for their advancement
From a Mar,iusburg paper we learn thai
William Roman, a colorcd man employed
by sheriff Eugene Baker at Leetown, was
attacked by vicious horse which lie was
htching TO the wagon, and was pre,ty bad
ly bruised, besides having his right arm
di,located The horse seized the man with
bis teeth and shook him as a dog would a
rat. DR.. Logic attended TO his injuries set
ting The dislocatcd member. lie is at work
again.
BHcIlcH'S ArticG SATIRE.
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